How to organize a summer party in nature?

In the summer, we are fond of social life, because we are not limited by the four walls of our own apartment or house. Families with children, dogs, sunbathers and movement enthusiasts can be invited to the garden and park. How to prepare the best garden party? We advise!

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Like a communion party, a garden party requires a little planning. This helps to avoid setbacks and unnecessary stress.

Step one - choose a theme

Theme parties can seem overpriced. However, I do not know anyone who would not be delighted with beautiful dishes, napkins and table decorations matched to them. If you are planning a children's party, it's simple: you can choose your favorite fairy tale characters or choose your child's favorite color for the theme. I always choose the latter because party gadgets can always be used for non-childish occasions. Adults can enjoy decorations that indicate their age or interests.

Step two - prepare a beautiful environment

It may seem surprising, but nothing takes a garden party or park party to the next level quite like a tablecloth. Even the most scratched table covered with a paper tablecloth looks beautiful. Matching cups and saucers will complete the job. Just like balloons, garlands and paper decorations hung on trees, benches or chairs. If you want to use disposable party tableware for your garden birthday party, opt for recycled paper options to help protect the environment.

To ensure the comfort of guests, it is also worth buying garden cushions for chairs, pallets and benches. A hammock that guarantees comfort and at the same time gives the garden a boho charm is sure to make a splash.

Step three - lighting selection

If you're hosting a party that will likely last until the evening, take care of the atmosphere by decorating the garden with cute lights. It is best to choose solar because they do not require energy supply. During the day, they will be "recharged" by the energy coming from the Sun, and after sunset they will use it, shining with a gentle golden glow.

You can also kill two birds with one stone and gently light up the table with an insect killer lamp that will repel insects at the same time.

Step Four - Choosing a Garden Party Menu

We often associate outdoor events with grilling. Just because we're outside doesn't necessarily mean we're at the grill, although we do have some unusual ideas for grill lovers. Sometimes during a party you want to relax and just be with friends. Then everything should be prepared in advance.

Snacks must withstand high temperatures well, so mayonnaise, sushi, raw meat should be saved for another occasion. Remember that we will eat most of the dishes with our hands - usually in the garden or park we like to eat on the go. Classic corks or corks with a Mediterranean twist work well (try stuffing a slice of chorizo, a whole olive, a slice of manchego or prosciutto, melon and capers onto a toothpick). A favorite snack for adults and children is small pizzas in the form of yeast dumplings. They can be stuffed with salami, tomato sauce and mozzarella; blanched spinach with smoked salmon and garlic; olives, feta cheese and walnuts.

How to cook small pizzas?

• Make your favorite pizza dough (or buy one if you really don't have yeast dough).
• Cut out circles with a glass.
• Fill them up just like you would your favorite pizza.
• Seal the end.
• Seals turn gold at 200 degrees Celsius.

What more can you offer by hosting an elegant garden party? There are many healthy recipes that will delight your guests. Layered casseroles and savory biscuits with olives, cheese and nuts are a great idea. Such dishes are suitable not only because of the taste, but also the convenience of serving. Just cut them into pieces and guests can eat them even without paper plates.

It is also worth remembering about fruits and vegetables. Cut watermelons, melons, apples, wash strawberries, blueberries, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers.

From vegetables, you can prepare, for example, classic hummus or bean hummus (instead of chickpeas, mix boiled beans, add lemon juice, tahina, olive oil and salt).

Step Five: Estimate Your Servings

Cooking the right amount of food is not an easy art, especially in a country where we adhere to the principle “guest should not be hungry”. So how do you estimate the number of snacks you need? It is worth remembering that during an outdoor party, people eat more than sitting at a table. The more guests, the more food. Men usually eat more than women. Children often do not eat at all because they are too busy playing. The easiest way to calculate it is as follows: at the beginning of the party, each person eats an average of about 5-6 snacks, after an hour they eat 5 more snacks. If there are also desserts on the table, you should count on about 2-3 pieces of dough per person. Summer is a great time to make puree and yeast pancakes with fruit. You also have to remember that this is the worst time for cream cakes and raw dairy desserts.

Step Six: Take care of your drinks

Mobile games cause a strong thirst. Be sure to have a large supply of non-carbonated and unsweetened water in addition to juices or lemonade. If possible, prepare iced coffee and pour it into a thermos or thermos. Tired and thirsty guests will thank you. If the day is very hot, prepare 1-1,5 liters of drinks per person.

Step Seven: Find the right entertainment. Attractions for children in the garden

An outdoor party is a great time to play with the kids. It is not true that the games in the yard are only for them. The whole family will love Kubb, in which you have to capture all the pieces of the opposing team and finally destroy the royal tower. A great game that everyone participates, regardless of age, is also field hockey, boules and snatches. The little ones will enjoy a set of soap bubbles, a liter of liquid and a pack of chalk to create sidewalk drawings.

Preparing for an outdoor party can be a lot of fun - no need to complicate every single party. It is enough that it is well planned so that we can just relax on it, having the feeling that everyone can eat something tasty, quench their thirst and be in better company.

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